| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $81.72 | 9.196% | $89.235 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.44 | 5.446% | $186.0489 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.28 | 12.831% | $165.0492 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.65 | 10.344% | $154.0954 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 8.719% | $190.9214 | $190.92 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.49 | 9.568% | $271.1698 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 8.551% | $31.7512 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.44 | $1,088.2709 | $1,088.28 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.20 | |